Bangladesh's interim govt. vows to take swift action against people attacking minorities
The Hindu
Bangladesh's Home Affairs Ministry adviser vows swift legal action against those attacking minorities, promoting communal harmony and peace.
Bangladesh's newly-appointed Home Affairs Ministry adviser has vowed to take swift legal action against those who attack or abuse minorities, stressing that there is no place for violence, conflict, or hatred in the country.
Brigadier General (retd) M. Sakhawat Hussain's assurance came during a meeting with a delegation from the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Bangladesh at his office in the Secretariat on Thursday, the Dhaka Tribune newspaper reported.
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Bangladesh saw a spike in violence against members of Hindu communities following the fall of the government led by Sheikh Hasina, who resigned and fled to India on August 5 following massive protests against her government over a controversial quota system in jobs.
Mr. Hussain emphasised that Bangladesh is a country of communal harmony, where people of all religions have grown up together without any divisions.
He said that no one would be spared if they attacked or abused minorities, and swift legal action would be taken.
He said that there is no place for violence, conflict, or hatred and that the country believes in peace.
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